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Taps: Galen Yamada

Posted on Nov 1, 2021 in Taps

Retiree News has learned of the passing of Galen Yamada. Galen served in the avionics branch of. the maintenance complex for many years before he retired. Retiree News extends heartfelt ...
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This undated photograph shows a weapons loading team, uploading missiles on a F-4C Phantom. These teams load the Phantoms before flights and down load the same missiles at the end ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1980’s: Phantom Weapons Loading

This undated photograph shows Craig Arakaki, unknown and Dale Zuttermeister. They were part of the fabrication shop in the maintenance complex. Many years ago….

This undated photograph shows Craig Arakaki, Randall Fukumoto, Michael Sumile and Edward Essman. They were members of the hydraulic shop during the F-4 Phantom era. Great Guardmembers.

James Yamamoto was key member of the Maintenance Control team in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Jimmy served during the F-102 Delta Dagger, F-4 Phantom and F-15 Eagle eras. ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: James Yamamoto

This post first appeared in the February 8, 2011 e-newletter Retiree News. Retiree News asked Harold Fujii for some feedback about this photo of him with his family on the flightline taken quite ...
Read More Check Six – 2011: Family Reunion

Off the Hawaii State Archives Facebook page This undated photograph shows Lawrence Partika and Charles Calvin, two members of the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. They are working at the ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1960s: Two 154 CAMRON Members

Thanks to John “JC” Chun for sharing this undated photograph. He and Grant Suzui identified most of the members in the photograph. Many friendly faces from a long time ago. ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1980s: Engine Shop and Friends

Taps: Paul Kealoha Update

Posted on Mar 22, 2021 in Taps

Paul’s service will be at the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St. on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The church opens at 9:30 with Mass at 10:00 a.m. ...
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This undated photograph show William “Bill” Pimental. Bill was a full-time technician in the Avionics Branch. After retiring, he be became the contractor’s representative for the company furnishing the shade ...
Read More Check Six – 1970s: Bill Pimental